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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.09, 138.23 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.09, 138.23 and 46.47 is: 69.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.09 : 138.23 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.09/138.23 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.09x = 138.23 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.09x = 6,423.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,423.84/92.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.75

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